Reform’s ludicrous ‘Britannia Card’ is a masterpiece in political manoeuvring | Faiza Shaheen
INot to mention the political landscape where the traditional left is struggling even to mention the working class, not to mention the expression of a convincing vision for them, Nigel Farraj and the United Kingdom play a shrewd role. This week they will add to their political momentum through a bold policy, wandering in the title: Bretania card Commitment to impose taxes on the wealthy to put money in the pockets of the poor. This is not just a policy; It is a political theater, designed to have a deep resonance with the hungry voters of concrete change, mixed with the idea of British patriotism.
The proposal to reform is very simple: Anyone who seeks to live in the UK must submit.The entry contribution“From 250,000 pounds, this large amount will be redistributed, which is the policy pledges, directly to the 10 % of the owners of the waves, making 2.5 million people between 600 pounds and 1,000 pounds per year, depending on absorption.
This policy benefits from an increasing public appetite to redistribute wealth. Opinion polls indicate this More than three quarters of the BritishAnd 69 % of the reformist votersWe believe that the rich should be more tax. The tremendous simplicity of imposing taxes on new arrivals and putting these money directly in the hands of troubled families creates an easy and unforgettable message. It also deals with widespread mockery: the lack of confidence in the ability of politicians to deal with tax revenues. Through the assumption-the circular fonts-this money directly for the full-time workers, the reform exceeds the common fear that the taxes disappear into a black hole of government spending.
This populist call is not unique for Farage. Through the Atlantic Ocean, New York mayor’s candidate Zahran Mamdani gained a major traction with a similar approach: Introduction to the wealthy taxes to finance free children’s care. The lesson is clear: politicians who provide transparent and direct benefits, funded by those who think they are able to bear it more than others, capture the general imagination.
Of course, Farage (annoying) the master of political maneuvering, and the British card is no exception. While it promises to enrich the poor, it simultaneously offers a hidden tax break for the wealthy. The proposal will be an important blessing for the global rich, because all their income and assets abroad will be exempted from taxes in the United Kingdom for a decade. exhaustion It was quick to note that this may lead to a net decrease in tax income in general. But in the era of pleasant voice, these accurate economic arguments often fall on deaf ears. The title is what matters, and the title here is “money from the rich, for the poor”.
Meanwhile, the Labor Party appears to have retracted the land whose normal habitat should be. Its reluctance to the working class championship, along with plans such as cutting personal independence payments (PIP) is a fatal mistake. Governments are re -elected when people feel a physical improvement. Biden administration experience in the United States is a blatant reminder of this. The work leadership has fallen into a defective assumption that economic growth is embodiment, even if it is achieved, will be translated into an improvement in the working and middle classes. The Labor Party plans to increase investment, despite the need, will take years to bear fruit. What does it offer to those who are struggling today?
When I worked directly with progressive governments worldwide, we found it.Solidarity taxes– Like what the reform is proposed – it can be very effective. Uruguay tax on the rich during Covid, designed to support the poorest, has proven popular because of its transparency and the clear way that was connected.
Any serious government in tackling inequality must focus on wealth taxes. The Sanadai Times menu, which is shocked, unveiled only that only 50 families you own now The wealth of more than 50 % of the UK population. Many of this wealth, unlike the income from work, cannot be attributed to only “solid illegal gain”, but it is due to enlarged assets. It is important, that the legend that millionaires will simply flee the country if taxes are imposed significantly. The Tax Justice Network – with the national millionaires in the United Kingdom and the tax justice in the United Kingdom – Recently The supposed “millionaire myths” are largely exaggerated, and this tax is a simple factor in immigration decisions for the small percentage of wealthy individuals who move.
The current Labor Party attempts to address wealth, such as changes in the inheritance tax for agricultural land and value -added tax in private schools, feel crime. Rumors about the reflection in its non -periodic tax policies indicate that they remain vulnerable to pressure on the elite, which increases the undermining of its progressive credentials. Instead of dancing about the case, the Labor Party can be, for example, Boldly A modest annual tax of 2 % on the wealth of more than 10 million pounds, to collect 24 billion pounds annually. The decisive step is clearly expressing how these new revenues are used-to address the cost crisis by enhancing social security.
Perhaps the most powerful work can be learned by work from repairing the details of the British Card, but about the art of communication. While Rachel Reeves speaks often in a complex beige, Farraj paints in clear bright colors. He realizes that political messages, especially with regard to economic issues, need to be immediate, effective and easy to understand. The name is very policy is a major blow to national popularity.
The name also reminds us that we are in a dangerous area. The association of anti -migration discourse with popular economic policies is a strong mixture. Outmanoeuvring Farage’s test is not at home, but in providing a brave and convincing alternative: a clear and convincing narration of joint prosperity, funded by those who can bear it more, in favor of everyone.
